College of Professional and Global Education California State University, Los Angeles Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program

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1 College of Professional and Global Education California State University, Los Angeles Application Procedure Step 1 Fill out, print, and sign the CGMBS application (see below). Mail it directly to: Julie Foley, Education Coordinator Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles Department of Biological Sciences 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA Step 2 Request that three letters of recommendation be submitted directly to: Julie Foley, Education Coordinator Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles Department of Biological Sciences 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA Recommendation forms for the CGMBS Program can be found on the Cal State LA Biological Sciences Department and University Extended Education websites. Fill out and sign the top part and then mail or hand carry the form to each of your recommenders. A minimum of two of the three letters of recommendation should be from faculty who are familiar with your most recent academic performance, particularly in life sciences. The third recommendation may be from an individual who is familiar with your performance as an employee. Recommendations from friends and family are not acceptable. Step 3 Apply for a CGMBS Trainee License: 1. Obtain a copy of the application for a California CGMBS Trainee License from Laboratory Field Services: 2. Fill out the application and send it to Laboratory Field Services along with any required fees. 3. Send all transcripts that contain classes required as prerequisites for the CGMBS Trainee License to: Frank Barnes, Laboratory Field Services 850 Marina Bay Parkway Bldg P First Floor Richmond, CA For applicants who earned a degree outside the United States send a transcript evaluation from AACRAO ( to Laboratory Field Services (c/o Frank Barnes) (Refer to step 5 for additional information on AACRAO) 1

2 NOTE: Transcripts must come directly from the University. Copies that you have obtained for your own use will not be accepted! Step 4 Request that the registrar of each college or university you have attended send one hard copy of your official transcript(s) directly to: Julie Foley, Education Coordinator Cal State LA California State University, Los Angeles Department of Biological Sciences 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA Courses recorded on one transcript as transfer credit from another institution are not considered official documentation of that coursework. Official transcripts must be sent from every institution of higher education you have attended. An official transcript that is signed and sealed by the registrar must be sent directly to the address above. If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, please forward your final transcript to the address above and to Laboratory Field Services before your matriculation in the program. Please note that all required courses must be taken for a letter grade rather than a credit/no credit option. Step 5 (For applicants who earned a degree outside the United States only) Applicants with foreign degrees whose language of instruction for their higher education was not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. A 90 IBT, 230 CBT, or 575 PBT TOEFL score OR minimum 450 score on the verbal section of the general GRE is required. A scanned copy of the official score notification must be included with your application. o IN ADDITION, your transcripts should show proof of an upper division course in genetics, molecular biology or cell biology taken in the U.S.A. with a grade of B or better Applicants whose language of instruction was English must provide proof from their degree granting institution. All foreign-educated applicants must provide a detailed transcript evaluation from: American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Office of International Education Services 1 DuPont Circle, NW; Suite #370 Washington, D.C Telephone: All, trainees must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. 2

3 Step 6 Top applicants will be selected to complete a face-to-face interview. The interviews will be scheduled after receipt of all academic documents and preliminary review of all application materials. General Information The Clinical Sciences Education Coordinator, Julie Foley, is available to advise applicants regarding the required prerequisite courses: jfoley@calstatela.edu Telephone: Please note: All students selected for the Program must provide the following additional documentation. Statement of General Health Before a student is allowed to begin the Program, he/she must have on file a Statement of General Health signed by his/her primary health care provider. Documentation of Hepatitis Virus Vaccination Before a student is allowed to begin the Program, he/she must have on file documentation that he/she has either begun or has finished the course of inoculations for the hepatitis B virus vaccine. This documentation should be sent to the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Sciences Education Coordinator (Julie Foley) at the address above. If the student has just begun, but not yet finished, the series of inoculations at the start of the Program, he/she must provide documentation that he/she has finished the course of inoculations as soon as possible in order to remain in the Program. Documentation of Tuberculosis Testing All students must provide the results from tuberculosis tests in order to begin the Program. Admission Criteria for the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program at Cal State LA o A minimum of a bachelor s degree in biology or related science (approved by the program director and accepted by the State of California for purposes of licensure) o Proof of enrollment in or completion of all required courses must be received no later than April 30. o A minimum of 10 semester (15 quarter) units of chemistry that must include an upper division course in biochemistry o 18 semester (27 quarter) units of biology including o 3 semester (4 quarter) units of genetics o 3 semester (4 quarter) units of molecular biology or cell biology o The remaining 12 semester (19 quarter) units in biology must be in advanced genetics or upper division cell biology, molecular biology, or microbiology. At least two of these courses must have laboratory components that include molecular techniques. o 3 semester (4 quarter) units of college level statistics 3

4 o A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4- point scale in the required courses listed above. o Genetics and Molecular or Cell Biology courses must have been completed in last 7 years. o For trainees with foreign degrees whose language of instruction was not English, a minimum of 90 (IBT), 230 (CBT), or 575 (PBT) TOEFL score AND an upper division course in genetics, molecular biology or cell biology taken in the U.S.A. with a grade of B or better o Submission of a completed application including all supporting documents o Pending application to Laboratory Field Services ( for a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee License. Final acceptance for admission to the program is contingent upon receiving this license. And acceptance for training by a clinical affiliate. o A signed Statement of General Health form from the student s primary healthcare provider. o Trainees must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. 4

5 Completed application California State University, Los Angeles Application Checklist Prerequisite courses completed: (documented proof of completion of these courses must be received by February 15)! Chemistry (at least 10 semester, 15 quarter units, including biochemistry)! Biochemistry (at least one course)! Biology (total of 18 semester, 27 quarter units, comprising a course in genetics, a course in molecular and/or cell biology (check below), and remaining units in advanced genetics or upper division cell biology, molecular biology, or microbiology. At least two of these courses must have laboratory components that include molecular techniques.! Statistics! Genetics! Molecular and/or Cell Biology Resume Application essay Three letters of recommendation Official copies of college transcripts All items should be sent directly to: Julie Foley, Education Coordinator Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles Department of Biological Sciences 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA

6 California State University, Los Angeles Application for Admission Please type and respond to all questions Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Current Address Permanent Address (if different from the current address) Message Phone Alternate Phone New application Reapplication For training to begin: Fall Quarter, (indicate year) Are you a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident? Are you presently authorized to work in the U.S.? yes no If not, visa (type) yes no Emergency contact: Name Phone Address Educational History Type of school (Jr. College, College, Univ) 1. School Name Major Degree Attended from (month/year) Attended to (month/year) Total G.P.A. Science G.P.A. G.P.A. last 60 semester/90 quarter units) Optional Questions California State University, Los Angeles maintains programs of nondiscrimination in all services they provide. The optional questions are intended solely for the purpose of providing the Universities with information that enable them to measure the effectiveness of their compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Executive Order as amended. You are not required to answer these questions since the information is unnecessary for the evaluation of your application for admission. You may elect to answer each question, at your option. Birth date: Month/Day/Year Birthplace: City State Country Gender: Male Female Racial/Ethnic Information: White (non-hispanic) Black (non-hispanic) American Indian/Alaskan Native Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander Other 6

7 California State University, Los Angeles Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Course work: In the chart below, list all of the courses that you have taken in the disciplines of science and mathematics. Other than the required courses (see above), which are listed first in the table below, please group the courses by the school at which they were taken and list them chronologically, starting with the most recent. Please indicate the institution (Inst.) in which the course was taken and if the course was a semester (Sm) or quarter (Qtr) in length. Indicate the year in which it was taken; if it was lecture (Lec), laboratory (Lab) or, seminar (Sem); the units; and grade. If the course is in progress (In prog), or planned (Plan), please indicate that. Attach additional pages, as needed. In addition, an official transcript that lists all completed courses from each university or college attended must be sent to Julie Foley at California State LA. If your transcripts are from a foreign university or college, you must submit them for professional evaluation through the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Your application will not be processed until a professional evaluation has been performed and submitted to the Program. Course title: Inst. Sm Qtr Year Lec Lab Sem Units Grade In progress or planned Chemistry: Chemistry: Biochemistry: Genetics: Cell and/or Molecular Statistics: 7

8 California State University, Los Angeles Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Course title: Inst. Sm Qtr Year Lec Lab Sem Units Grade In progress or planned 8

9 California State University, Los Angeles Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Academic Honors Application Essay State your reasons for pursuing the California State University, Los Angeles Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Program and your career goals after graduation. (Please attach a separate, typed, doublespaced application essay, maximum length two pages.) Resume Please attach a separate, typed resume that includes your employment history, volunteer activities, school activities, and interests. 9

10 California State University, Los Angeles Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Please provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the three individuals from whom letters of recommendation will be received. A minimum of two recommendations should be from faculty who are familiar with your most recent academic performance, particularly in life sciences. The third recommendation may be from an individual who is familiar with your performance as an employee Have you ever been convicted of a felony or pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, court supervision, or other preconviction program? A yes answer does not automatically result in your disqualification for admission. yes no If yes, please explain on a separate piece of paper and attach to this application. By signing this application, I assert the following: All information provided is true, to the best of my knowledge I have ordered official transcripts from all universities or colleges I have attended to be sent to Julie Foley, Education Coordinator of the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program. Representatives of the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program have my permission to contact my references and enquire about my performance as their student or employee as applicable. Signed 10